Worth County Elementary School

Q: Is Worth County Elementary School a good school?

Worth County Elementary School ranks 614 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Worth County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sylvester, Georgia, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 682 students. The school is part of the Worth County School District, which is ranked 110 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Worth County Elementary School's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. This suggests that the school may be performing better than its test scores indicate, or that the rating system places more emphasis on factors beyond just academic achievement. When compared to nearby schools in the Dougherty County and Tift County districts, Worth County Elementary School is performing better than some of the lower-performing schools, such as Robert H. Harvey Elementary, Radium Springs Elementary, and Turner Elementary, but still lags behind the higher-performing schools like Lincoln Elementary Magnet and Annie Belle Clark Elementary.

The high poverty rate, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, and the relatively low spending per student at Worth County Elementary School compared to nearby districts, suggest that the school may face significant challenges in supporting student learning and academic achievement. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.3 over the past few years, may be a strength in providing more individualized attention to students. Overall, the analysis of Worth County Elementary School highlights the importance of considering multiple factors beyond just test scores when evaluating school performance, and addressing the school's challenges could be crucial in improving student outcomes and overall school performance.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791

(229) 776-8605

District: Worth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
614^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,639

Students who attend Worth County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Worth County Middle School
High:	Worth County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 666

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

African American:

35.9%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Worth County Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), African American (35.9%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Worth County Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Worth County Elementary School employs 48.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worth County Elementary School is $7,639.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Worth County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Worth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Worth County 110^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Worth County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	27.46	897^th	1101	18.5%
2007	44.79	712^th	1125	36.7%
2008	49.10	649^th	1134	42.8%
2009	38.10	803^rd	1133	29.1%
2010	37.89	850^th	1183	28.1%
2013	36.97	902^nd	1225	26.4%
2014	45.89	805^th	1231	34.6%
2015	35.41	798^th	1240	35.6%
2016	34.30	809^th	1233	34.4%
2017	41.91	678^th	1205	43.7%
2018	51.43	537^th	1209	55.6%
2019	47.44	619^th	1234	49.8%
2021	61.88	421^st	1214	65.3%
2022	59.92	459^th	1244	63.1%
2023	48.17	572^nd	1242	53.9%
2024	45.81	614^th	1248	50.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Worth County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	684	684
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	657	657
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	684	684
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	752	752
1994	419	306	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
1995	304	233	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1996	304	233	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1997	350	300	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1998	354	309	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1999	353	310	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	676
2000	355	311	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	675
2001	330	284	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
2002	358	253	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	619
2003	358	253	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	619
2004	240	190	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2005	313	263	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	586
2006	320	248	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	7	585
2007	333	245	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	6	595
2008	358	239	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	13	619
2009	478	326	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	16	828
2010	438	295	0	20	0	0	47	0	800
2011	445	264	6	20	1	0	40	0	776
2012	405	229	5	18	2	0	28	0	687
2013	426	226	5	21	3	0	24	0	705
2014	401	233	4	18	2	2	24	0	684
2015	423	229	4	19	2	1	21	0	699
2016	449	245	6	24	3	1	25	0	753
2017	461	264	9	15	1	0	23	0	773
2018	464	289	7	15	1	0	27	0	803
2019	438	283	7	16	0	0	24	0	768
2020	404	261	2	19	0	0	23	0	709
2021	395	238	4	24	0	1	13	0	675
2022	382	210	3	26	1	2	24	0	648
2023	379	234	5	29	1	1	33	0	682
2024	360	239	3	26	1	0	37	0	666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Worth County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	684	38.0	18.0	50
1991	657	40.0	16.4	51.4
1992	684	39.5	17.3	n/a
1993	752	38.0	19.8	54.7
1994	729	44.5	16.4	59.7
1995	541	32.0	16.9	67.8
1996	541	32.0	16.9	67.8
1997	659	34.9	18.9	50.1
1998	676	36.9	18.3	70
1999	676	39.9	16.9	67.2
2000	675	37.9	17.8	64.6
2001	621	36.9	16.8	63.3
2002	619	40.9	15.1	51.9
2003	619	40.9	15.1	51.9
2004	435	27.2	16.0	86.4
2005	586	38.5	15.2	64.7
2006	585	39.7	14.7	71.8
2007	595	36.5	16.3	46.7
2008	619	37.5	16.5	71.5
2009	828	53.0	15.6	70.3
2010	800	52.0	15.3	72.9
2011	776	43.5	17.8	69.7
2012	687	47.0	14.6	76.1
2013	705	45.5	15.4	75
2014	684	42.5	16.0	74.3
2015	699	44.0	15.8	92.7
2016	753	43.0	17.5	92.6
2017	773	44.0	17.5	92.6
2018	803	45.0	17.8	92.7
2019	768	46.0	16.6	92.6
2020	709	42.6	16.6	100
2021	675	44.0	15.3	100
2022	648	44.0	14.7	n/a
2023	682	47.0	14.5	100
2024	666	48.3	13.7	84.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Worth County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	684	38.0	18.0	50
1991	657	40.0	16.4	51.4
1992	684	39.5	17.3	n/a
1993	752	38.0	19.8	54.7
1994	729	44.5	16.4	59.7
1995	541	32.0	16.9	67.8
1996	541	32.0	16.9	67.8
1997	659	34.9	18.9	50.1
1998	676	36.9	18.3	70
1999	676	39.9	16.9	67.2
2000	675	37.9	17.8	64.6
2001	621	36.9	16.8	63.3
2002	619	40.9	15.1	51.9
2003	619	40.9	15.1	51.9
2004	435	27.2	16.0	86.4
2005	586	38.5	15.2	64.7
2006	585	39.7	14.7	71.8
2007	595	36.5	16.3	46.7
2008	619	37.5	16.5	71.5
2009	828	53.0	15.6	70.3
2010	800	52.0	15.3	72.9
2011	776	43.5	17.8	69.7
2012	687	47.0	14.6	76.1
2013	705	45.5	15.4	75
2014	684	42.5	16.0	74.3
2015	699	44.0	15.8	92.7
2016	753	43.0	17.5	92.6
2017	773	44.0	17.5	92.6
2018	803	45.0	17.8	92.7
2019	768	46.0	16.6	92.6
2020	709	42.6	16.6	100
2021	675	44.0	15.3	100
2022	648	44.0	14.7	n/a
2023	682	47.0	14.5	100
2024	666	48.3	13.7	84.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Worth County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,064 (15.1%)	$5,963 (84.9%)	$7,027
2018	$662 (9.1%)	$6,591 (90.9%)	$7,252
2019	$780 (10.2%)	$6,859 (89.8%)	$7,639

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Worth County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 619^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 572^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worth County Elementary School)	45.7	32.1	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worth County)	45.7	32.1	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Worth County Elementary School)	58.7	37.1	21.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Worth County)	58.7	37.1	21.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County Elementary School)	37.3	34.7	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County)	37.3	34.7	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Worth County Elementary School)	43.3	45	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Worth County)	43.3	45	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County Elementary School)	38.9	33	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County)	38.9	33	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Worth County Elementary School)	29.2	38.2	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Worth County)	29.2	38.2	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Worth County Elementary School)	37	40.1	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Worth County)	37	40.1	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	768	682	11.2%
African American	283	234	17.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	16	29	81.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	438	379	13.5%
Two or More Races	24	33	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.6%	100%	7.4%

Schools Near Worth County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Worth County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1906 Ga Highway 313	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8605	666	48	13.7	84.2%	360 (54.1%)	239 (35.9%)	26 (3.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.6%)	45.8	614^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.8%		48.2	572^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.9%	42	27.3	33.5	40.4	43.5	50.9	35.3	37.2	$7,639	$780	$6,859
Worth County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1304 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8660	859	60	14.3	91.6%	436 (50.8%)	321 (37.4%)	53 (6.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.1%)								(n/a)								$8,879	$948	$7,931
International Studies Elementary Charter School	Public	PK, KG-5	2237 Cutts Dr	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3384	437	34	12.8	95.9%	18 (4.1%)	321 (73.5%)	89 (20.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38.5	717^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.5%		47.4	584^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.0%	133	31.3	25.7	44.9	29.9	41.9	27.5	39.1	$12,267	$993	$11,274
Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Leonard Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3406	467	35	13.1	100.0%	12 (2.6%)	412 (88.2%)	37 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	12.9	1139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	8.7%		9.8	1193^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	3.9%	54	17.4	8.1	16.9	26.1	17.6	11.3	25.4	$11,072	$1,303	$9,769
Turner County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Hudson Ave	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-2461	568	40	14.2	100.0%	132 (23.2%)	389 (68.5%)	17 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	14.1	1115^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.7%		23.5	948^th of 1242 public elementary schools	23.7%	167	11.0	12.5	31.0	16.4	25.0	17.9	15.5	$11,072	$2,045	$9,027
Doerun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Mathis Ave	Doerun	31744	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 782-5276	258	23	11.0	100.0%	119 (46.1%)	62 (24.0%)	54 (20.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	18.3	1031^st of 1248 public elementary schools	17.4%		24.6	928^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.3%	103	21.7	24.4	29.5	22.2	22.0	15.9	18.2	$9,173	$707	$8,466
Robert H Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1305 E 2nd Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3367	464	28	16.3	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	454 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	16.2	1079^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.5%		16.7	1070^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.8%	9	16.7	11.3	19.5	25.0	22.6	16.9	28.6	$10,388	$1,355	$9,033
Radium Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Roxanna Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3395	446	31	14.3	100.0%	36 (8.1%)	350 (78.5%)	44 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	11.7	1161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.0%		13.1	1118^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.0%	43	1.7	20.6	14.1	6.7	27.9	9.0	20.5	$10,163	$1,118	$9,045
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Sunset Ln	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3387	331	26	12.7	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	293 (88.5%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	20.8	999^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.0%		12.1	1140^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.2%	141	10.9	18.2	28.3	34.8	31.8	14.9	26.7	$11,227	$1,390	$9,836
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1464 Carpenter Rd S	Tifton	31793	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2410	788	53	15.0	88.1%	372 (47.2%)	288 (36.5%)	83 (10.5%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	48.5	578^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.7%		55.2	506^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.3%	72	38.0	39.5	42.4	52.3	50.4	31.2	24.8	$10,425	$959	$9,466

Frequently Asked Questions about Worth County Elementary School

Is Worth County Elementary School a good school?

Worth County Elementary School ranks 614^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Worth County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Worth County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Worth County Middle School
High : Worth County High School

How many students attend Worth County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 666 students attended Worth County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Worth County Elementary School?

Students at Worth County Elementary School are 54% White, 36% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Worth County Elementary School in?

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